New Mobility: Out on the Town
With e-bikes, ridesharing, and last mile services, the way we move around in cities is changing rapidly. We provide insight into trends in private and public transport, and on the last mile.
For many people the bicvcle is the first choice in city traffic. Photo: Shutterstock – Jerome Labouyrie
In addition to new technologies such as automated driving, car-to-x communication or on-demand services, people around the world are increasingly concerned with environmental and sustainability issues. How will we move around the city in the future? Will we really be getting around more on foot? And what about CO2 emissions from traffic on the last mile? Is car-sharing the solution or will e-scooters become established in the long term, with their high increase in number on the roads?
Click through the gallery with facts and figures on private transport, last mile, sharing and public transport.
Here you will find the complete infographic regarding new mobility from the current print issue DEKRA solutions 2/2020.
Around the Globe – The Quirkiest Roundabouts in the World
Roundabouts are no special event for experienced drivers. So it is more interesting to see how engineers and road planners give free rein to their creativity to design quirky structures. Even under water, things may literally go round in circles.
Train Stations Full of Superlatives and Curiosities
Train stations are not generally given a lot of attention, probably due to their purpose: People arriving there want to move on as quickly as possible. But it is often worth taking a closer look, because there are many unique and curious things about the buildings themselves.
Advanced Assistance Systems for Greater Safety
Driver assistance systems can prevent accidents or help mitigate their consequences. However, the proportion of vehicles equipped with electronic assistance systems is still low. This is where a new EU regulation comes in – with the specification of a minimum standard for driver assistance systems in new cars.
